As a professional cellist who plays both classical and folk music, I believe in building a strong classical foundation upon which to support each student’s unique passions. Maintaining a good relationship with the instrument by balancing both hard work and inspired playing is essential. The end goal of my work is to help the student overcome each technical limitation to greater self expression through their instrument.

Playing together is a key part of my instruction, for both enjoyability and ensemble awareness. In my instruction, I seek to provide resources for the resourceful, and help to grow resourcefulness where it is lacking. The faster the student learns keen self observation and acute listening, the faster they will improve. Musical problem solving is the never-ending task of the musician, and the path to excellence.